Batiste v. State

OPINION

MORRISON, Judge.

The offense is robbery by assault; the punishment, ten (10) years.

Appellant’s first ground of error relates to the legality of his arrest and a search of his person. Officer Williams testified that while on patrol on the night in question at 12:55 a. m., and while driving down an alley without lights, he observed two men behind a closed “business house;” when he illuminated his lights, the two men ran.

He gave chase, apprehended the appellant and called for “a cover squad.” Williams searched appellant for weapons and found a long knife in appellant’s pocket. Officer…